Total Processing & Packaging 2010 is set to open its doors to thousands of visitors at the NEC, Birmingham from May 25th to 27th. This is the third edition of the UK’s largest integrated processing and packaging exhibition and visitors will enjoy the most comprehensive insight into the latest developments across the entire processing and packaging industries.
The exhibition showcases complete production line solutions, covering every sector including packaging materials, containers, pack design and marketing, intelligent packaging, raw materials, solids and fluids handling, control and instrumentation, FMCG processing equipment, contract packing and manufacturing, and packaging machinery.
In addition to the array of working machinery and equipment that will be demonstrated live – including a showcase of newly launched technologies in the Technology Innovations Theatre – the popular Packaging Innovation Hub provides a focal point for areas such as packaging materials, containers and pack design.
At the heart of the Packaging Innovation Hub will be the 2010 Design Challenge, sponsored by Linx. First held at Total Processing & Packaging 2007, where it attracted a huge amount of interest, the Challenge invites major pack and machinery manufacturers to share their latest material and technological developments with leading design houses in order to explore opportunities for the creation of new products, market applications and consumer experiences. The results of the challenge will be on show at the event.
With the changing economic landscape, businesses are continuing to seek out efficiency savings whilst increasing productivity. Responding to these needs, the Robotics & Industrial Vision Pavilion in association with BARA and UKIVA is a brand new show feature that will provide the perfect opportunity for visitors to find out more about the benefits of incorporating automation technologies into their businesses, while at the same time allowing them to view the latest solutions.
The pharmaceutical sector is also well catered for through the Interphex Hub. This area will enable visitors from pharmaceutical manufacturing companies to easily find all the latest innovations and developments and discuss current issues and regulatory requirements in this fast-developing and constantly evolving industry.
A key element of Total Processing & Packaging is to stimulate and encourage discussion and debate and two wide-ranging seminar programmes will take place over the three days of the exhibition, focusing on the very latest industry issues.
The Packaging Innovation Hub seminars, sponsored by Linx, will include consumer and retail trends, waste minimisation, sustainability, and the impact of current and forthcoming legislation. The speaker line-up includes Reckitt Benckiser, GlaxoSmithKline and Faraday.
The Interphex Hub seminars, sponsored by Bürkert Fluid Control Systems, will address the particular trends and challenges for pharmaceutical manufacturers. Subjects to be covered include anti-counterfeiting and mass serialisation, Track & Trace technologies, and new technologies for formulation development and GMP manufacture. Companies taking part include R5 Pharmaceuticals, Atacama Labs, Upperton, Oystar Manesty, Cognex, Hapa and Pharma Tech.
Other visitor attractions include the Packaging Clinic in association with the Packaging Society, which enables visitors to get free expert advice on particular packaging challenges and design issues in order to help them create superior results.
An Energy Advice Clinic in association with the Energy Cost Advisors will also be offering free strategic advice. With expert knowledge on a vast array of topics such as risk managed procurement of all energies, conservation, The Carbon Reduction Commitment, latest legislation and company obligations, and renewables, the solutions offered will be tailored to individual businesses.
Total Processing & Packaging, which takes place every three years, attracts key professionals from major sectors including food & drink, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, household products and chemicals. Visitors can look forward to a wealth of new product developments and launches in these areas.
With so much going on at the exhibition – not to mention the wealth of new products on display – visitors are advised to plan their time at the show as much as possible. A good starting point is the exhibition website at www.totalexhibition.com. As well being able to register for a free visitor badge to ensure fast and easy access on the day, the website provides comprehensive information on all exhibitors and what they will be showing, with an interactive ‘Plan your day’ facility which allows visitors to search for the products they are interested in and generate a personalised route around the exhibition.
On Stand 5740 Denny Bros will be exhibiting innovative packaging and labelling solutions that offer numerous benefits and opportunities for customers in a variety of sectors. The main markets we cover include pharmaceutical and clinical trials, health & beauty, FMCG, veterinary, DIY, household products, automotive and print management.
Visitor registration is now open for Total Processing & Packaging 2010 which takes place at the NEC Birmingham from May 25th to 27th. For your free visitor badge and show preview go to www.totalexhibition.com/register.
Deborah Conneely, Reed Exhibitions (UK) Ltd, 26 April 2010
